A buildup of propane preceded the blast which leveled the house.

There were no serious injuries but one driver became trapped and had to be cut free from her seatbelt.

Neighbors try to keep an eye on others, but that can be challenging in a rural state where a third of the people over 60 live alone.

The accident closed down Route 100 for hours while the load of crushed concrete was cleaned up.

The lowered speed limits in storm conditions are good advice, if not a legal threshold.